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Kent State Women's Volleyball players take the court in the game against Western Michigan on October 5, 2023.

6 in a row: Volleyball extends losing streak in sweep

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 22, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team lost all of its three sets for the sixth time this season against the Youngstown State Penguins (25-20, 25-12, 25-13). With the loss, Kent State has suffered  its sixth...

The Kent State Women's Volleyball team cheer after a point is earned in the match against Cleveland State University on Sep. 19, 2024.

Volleyball plundered by Vikings in first home game of season

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 20, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team lost all three of its sets to the Cleveland State Vikings (25-15, 25-23, 25-18) on its way to its eighth loss of the season Thursday. KSU is now 1-8 on the year.  The...

Kent State Flashes Volleyball celebrating their win against Miami University Redhawks on October 13, 2023.

Volleyball continues early season slump with seventh loss in eight games

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 16, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team dropped a two-game set over two days, falling to 1-7 on the season on its way to a four-game losing streak.  Friday, the Flashes played a tough three sets against the...

Kent State's volleyball team huddles together before their game against Western Michigan on Oct. 5, 2023.

Volleyball’s slow start extended with two-loss weekend split

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 9, 2024

At the Seton Hall Classic, the Kent State Volleyball team picked up its first win of the season while also dropping the two other games the team played in the three-day, three-game tournament.  The...

The Kent State Women's Volleyball team celebrating a point during their match against Youngstown State on Sept. 15th, 2023.

Volleyball goes winless in season-opening tournament

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 3, 2024

At the Michigan Nike Classic, the Kent State Volleyball team dropped all sets to the Delaware Blue Hens (25-22, 25-11, 25-19), losing 3-0. Errors were the big issue for the Flashes, as they committed 25...

Senior outside hitter Karina Salinas serves the ball at the Kent State vs. Ohio University volleyball game Nov. 15, 2023.

Volleyball finishes 6-23 on season, looks toward future

Ethan Madden, Reporter November 17, 2023

In her team's last game of the season on Wednesday, Kent State volleyball coach Haley Eckerman said she saw the potential her team has for later success. The Flashes, who lost to Ohio University 3-1,...

Kent State Flashes Volleyball celebrating their win against Miami University Redhawks on October 13, 2023.

Losing streak extends to four games as volleyball eyes for final game of season

Ethan Madden, Reporter November 12, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team (6-22 overall, 2-15 Mid-American Conference) extended its losing streak to four games at Eastern Michigan (4-24, 2-14) over the weekend. The Flashes have one only one of...

Following a successful kill by sophomore outside hitter Mackenzie McGuire (11), senior Defensive Specialist Bryn Roberts (3 in white) and sophomore setter Kendall White (20) are among the teammates celebrating the point against Central Michigan on Nov. 3, 2023.

Volleyball suffers first 20-loss season in six years

Ethan Madden, Reporter November 6, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team took on Central Michigan University (14-13, 8-7) over the weekend at the M.A.C. Center, looking to avoid its first 20-loss season since 2017.  On Friday, the Flashes...

Golden Flash Burgundy Walters at the net in the volleyball game against Western Michigan on October 5, 2023.

Volleyball splits weekend, looking ahead to two-game home stretch

Ethan Madden, Reporter October 30, 2023

Kent State's volleyball team (6-18, 2-11) took on Ball State (14-10, 11-2) in Indiana and the University of Toledo (10-14, 8-5) in Toledo.  On Friday, in the first set, the Cardinals took a 16-6 lead...

Freshman Lily King sets the ball in the Kent State Volleyball game against Western Michigan on Oct. 5, 2023.

Cold streak continues for volleyball, winning one of its last 12 matchups

Ethan Madden, Reporter October 22, 2023

Kent State’s (5-17) volleyball team dropped both its away matchups against Bowling Green (11-11) Oct. 20 and 21.  KSU's losing streak is now three-games long, and the team has one win since Mid-American...

Kent State Flashes Volleyball celebrating their win against Miami University Redhawks on October 13, 2023.

Volleyball snaps eight-game losing streak to get first MAC win

Ethan Madden, Reporter October 17, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team took on Miami (5-15) at home, securing its first Mid-American Conference win of the season.  KSU got out to a quick start on Friday, getting out to a 10-1 lead. Both...

Kent State's volleyball team huddles together before their game against Western Michigan on Oct. 5, 2023.

Losing streak reaches six games as volleyball falls to Akron

Ethan Madden, Reporter October 7, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team played against Akron (9-7) last week, with both games being played at Akron.  The Flashes fell to 4-12 overall, and their 0-5 Mid-American Conference record is last in...